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In the News: A primer on 250 Water
Plus a local filmmaker follows the children of 9/11; Jane Rosenthal on Sept. 11th; the homeless man on Murray and Church. / 12 comments
Seen & Heard: 250 Water brownfield cleanup hearings
Plus BMCC will honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11; a walk to end Alzheimer's around downtown; Pixar Putt adds late hours through Oct. 31. / 1 comment
Neighbors organizing (and suing) to fight 250 Water plans
The Seaport Coalition is circulating a petition to fight Howard Hughes' plans in the Seaport historic district in advance of Monday's CB1 Land Use meeting on the subject. / 12 comments
250 Water development is approved by Landmarks Commission
At 25 stories, the building is twice what is allowed by the current zoning in the Seaport Historic District. It will net 70 affordable units. / 8 comments
Howard Hughes revises plans for 250 Water
The latest iteration of the large development for the Seaport Historic District has gotten smaller and shorter, but was still rejected by CB1's Landmarks Committee. / 13 comments
In the News: More than 15 minutes for Gee Whiz
CBS This Morning interviews Chris Panayiotou. Plus commentary on the plans for 250 Water; Jay McInerney's ode to the Odeon; men mugged on Walker. / 3 comments
Howard Hughes’ plan for 250 Water fails to get approval from Landmarks
The Landmarks Commission gives its support for the expanded Seaport Museum building on John but sends the developer back to the drawing board on 250 Water. / 8 comments
Landmarks hosts hearing on towers for 250 Water and the expansion of the Seaport Museum
There is a groundswell of support building for two 470-foot towers in the historic district, the development artfully paired with the restoration of the Seaport Museum. / 5 comments
Howard Hughes’ plans for 250 Water vs. the Seaport Historic District
The project has a lot of moving parts, including brownfield cleanup, affordable housing, support for the Seaport Museum, and -- here's the kicker -- towers that exceed zoning by 350 feet. / 4 comments
Tower proposed for 250 Water, aka the mercury site
In another supertall alert, the Howard Hughes Corporation has SOM exploring a huge tower for the 250 Water site, cobbled together with development rights from their other properties. / 5 comments
In the News: 250 Water going forward with cleanup
Plus Chief goes national with a new round of funding; 2 N. Moore sells for $27 million; tech entrepreneur buys at 401 Washington; AD highlights a glam Fidi apartment. / 3 comments
In the News: Pedestrian Bridge Delayed Again
Plus: Huge oyster found under Pier 40; local thefts; history of a Canal Street building; can the community and the Howard Hughes Corporation reach a deal on the next big Seaport development?
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